"Jump Then Fall" is the first track from the platinum edition of American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift’s second studio album, Fearless, released on October 26, 2009, through Big Machine Records. It is also the fourteenth track from Swift's debut re-recorded album, Fearless (Taylor's Version), released on April 9, 2021, through Republic Records.
Background[]
Swift said of the song:
| “ | This song is about jumping then falling into the most magical summer love imaginable. | ” |
Hidden message[]
Hidden message: Last summer was magical.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
I like the way you sound in the morning
We're on the phone and without a warning
I realize your laugh is the best sound
I have ever heard
I like the way I can't keep my focus
I watch you talk, you didn't notice
I hear the words, but all I can think is
We should be together
[Pre-Chorus]
Every time you smile, I smile
And every time you shine
I'll shine for you
[Chorus]
Whoa-oh, I'm feeling you, baby
Don't be afraid to jump then fall
Jump then fall into me
Baby, I'm never gonna leave you
Say that you wanna be with me, too
'Cause I'ma stay through it all
So, jump, then, fall
[Verse 2]
Well, I like the way your hair falls in your face
You got the keys to me
I love each freckle on your face, oh
I've never been so wrapped up, honey
I like the way you're everything I ever wanted
I had time to think it o-over
And all I can say is, "Come closer"
Take a deep breath and jump then fall into me
[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause every time you smile, I smile
And every time you shine
I'll shine for you
[Chorus]
Whoa-oh, I'm feeling you, baby
Don't be afraid to jump, then, fall
Jump then fall into me
Baby, I'm never gonna leave you
Say that you wanna be with me, too
'Cause I'ma stay through it all
So, jump then fall
[Bridge]
The bottom's gonna drop out from under our feet
I'll catch you, I'll catch you
When people say things that bring you to your knees
I'll catch you
The time is gonna come when you're so mad you could cry
But I'll hold you through the night until you smile
[Chorus]
Whoa-oh, I need you, baby
Don't be afraid, please, jump then fall
Jump then fall into me
Baby, I'm never gonna leave you
Say that you wanna be with me, too
'Cause I'ma stay through it all
So jump then fall
Jump then fall, baby
Jump then fall into me, into me
[Outro]
Every time you smile, I smile
And every time you shine, I shine
And every time you're here
Baby, I'll show you, I'll show you
You can jump then fall, jump then fall
Jump then fall into me, into me, yeah
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Live performances[]
Swift performed this song live during Dancing with the Stars, and in 2018 during the Reputation Stadium Tour. On April 2, 2023, Swift performed "Jump Then Fall" as a surprise song on The Eras Tour in Arlington, Texas. Additionally, a mashup of "Jump Then Fall" and "Our Song" was the first surprise song at The Eras Tour on May 30, 2024, in Madrid, Spain.
Taymoji pack[]
 In 1808, two men had a hot air balloon duel over a lover!  Who wants to share?  National picnic day is April 21st!  Every time you smile, I smile.  Taylor’s jet registration is “N898TS”  Jump! Then fall into me.  I’ll catch you, I’ll catch you.  Fallin’ for you!  Box |
Chart performance[]
"Jump Then Fall" debuted at #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week ending November 14, 2009. It also debuted at #59 on the Hot Country Songs chart dated for November 14, 2009. On that chart week, the song became her 6th consecutive Top 30 song. It also went to number 1 in the iTunes top 100 on its first week of being released. This is also Fearless's fifth top 10 song and Taylor Swift's tenth overall. "Jump Then Fall" is also her sixth solely written top 20 song.
| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian ARIA Singles Chart | 98[1] |
| Canadian Hot 100 | 14 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 10 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs | 59 |
References[]
| Fearless | ||
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| "Fearless" • "Fifteen" • "Love Story" • "Hey Stephen" • "White Horse" • "You Belong With Me" • "Breathe" • "Tell Me Why" • "You're Not Sorry" • "The Way I Loved You" • "Forever & Always" • "The Best Day" • "Change" | ||
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